Global Minnesota

“Reviewed by the audit and finance committee and provided to full board with a summary by the treasurer or other finance or audit committee member for board approval.”

“Each responsible person is required to complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which the responsible person is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a conflict of interest arising. The form is completed at the beginning of each term the board member serves.”

“Compensation committee comprised of board officers and board governance co-chairs approves compensation for the president of global minnesota based on performance, salary benchmarks (comparability data) and budget. Information is disclosed to the full board.”

“The board chair and board governance committee co-chair review the proposed compensation and the benchmarks for key employees with the president and advise the president on the final decision.”

“Global minnesota's most recent previous year's audit and 990 are included on the website and the guidestar website. Otherwise, governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Global minnesotas mission is to promote international understanding and engagement: we educate, we inspire, and we provide enriching experiences. And, we are committed to serving minnesota from a foundation built on values of trust, collaboration, global competency, nonpartisanship, intercultural communication, hospitality, and stewardship.”

“Academic worldquest is an international knowledge competition that challenges high school students to think globally and quiz locally about critical issues facing the u.s. And world. This past year, 164 students competing on 41 teams representing schools from across the state participated in academic worldquest. Global discussions in the schools is a diverse and applicable current events curriculum for high school students. Through in-depth analysis of todays top foreign policy topics, students go beyond the headlines and become active participants in the world community.”

“Global minnesota also collaborates with the minneapolis star tribune to present monthly opinions on a great decisions topic. This past year, 54 groups convened 298 great decisions meetings with total attendance of more than 7,600.”

“World affairs events, the public face of global minnesota, are unique and diverse opportunities that go beyond international headlines, spark cultural conversations within communities, and connect audiences with some of the worlds best thinkers. Events range from presentations with high- caliber international speakers and diplomats, to experiencing a blend of culture and cuisine at local restaurants, and networking with globally- minded people at a local brewery. This past year, global minnesota produced 76 events with total attendance of 6,500.”